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Toyota/Tesla RAV4 EV an experiment, not a sale’s tool

Still just an electric experiment? Toyota and Tesla electric car partnership very limited While the Toyota RAV4 electric crossover is debuting at EVS26, the reality of its limited role in Toyota’s alternative powertrain arsenal has now become obvious. Over the next 3 years, Toyota plans to sell just 2,600 RAV4 EVs according to the DetroitNews. At a smudge [...] [...]

RAV4 EV Launched: $49,800 And 100 miles Range

By Philippe Crowe Including an $810 destination charge, the sticker price will actually be $50,610. Tax incentives of $2,500 in California, and $7,500 federally will be available. Details have been released today on the Rav4 EV. The all-electric SUV will come in one fully-equipped flavor, with a MSRP of $49,800. This was revealed today by Toyota which showed [...] [...]

Battery Swapping Station For Electric Bikes And Scooters

By Philippe Crowe DBT CEV and Matra introduced today at the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) the Bat’Lib system, an innovative battery swapping station for e-bikes and e-scooters. DBT CEV is one of the largest electric vehicle charging infrastructure firms in Europe; Matra manufactures Light Electric Vehicles. read more [...]

City of Los Angeles Presented With E-Visionary Award

By Jeff Cobb Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (left) was presented the E-Visionary award today by Mac Heller of Coda Automotive on behalf of the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA). Today at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26), the hosting City of Los Angeles was presented with an E-Visionary award by the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA). “WEVA [...] [...]

MPG: Since 9/11 no one has done more than Toyota

It should have been an American car 30 percent improvement in fuel economy the last 10 years I can still remember 9/11 like it was yesterday. On that day I decided to make major changes to my lifestyle. Eventually, annoyed by the countless ‘no blood for oil’ bumper stickers on blood-oil guzzling SUVs attending anti-war rallies near [...] [...]

Eating While Driving Riskier Than Being Legally Impaired By Alcohol Or Texting

By Jeff Cobb Would you believe that eating food while at the wheel of a vehicle could be more dangerous than drinking or texting while driving? According to a study by the University of Leeds called “Two Hands Better than One,” this is exactly what researchers found based on observation of test subjects operating driving simulators. read [...] [...]

BMW Recalls Diesels For Emissions Control Issues

By Jeff Cobb Do you have a 2009-2012 model year BMW diesel showing a “Service Engine Soon” light on the display? According to BMW, the light may or may not be accurate and at any rate, the company is issuing service recall for 24,340 diesels that may not meet U.S. and California emission control rules. [...] [...]

GM Shares The Love For Its Volt Now Imported To China

By Jeff Cobb The first Chevy Volts for sale are pictured in January at the port in Shanghai. GM is committed to proliferating the Chevrolet Volt in China, and recently posted a Faces of GM video featuring Kevin Kelly, Manager of Battery and Hybrid Technology Communications, who was there for three months to help assist with a [...] [...]